I just might cry~

Morning Musume's new single has just been uploaded to the internet, and I must say, I'm enjoying it. The song has a quite a dancy feel going for it, but still manages to sound mature in its execution. There is this lovely section at the start of the last chorus which just sounds plain awesome, too.

I also really like that Sayumi, Eri, and Risa have been given a chance to shine with some very nice solo lines. Go you three! I really think they've improved so much, and deserve this chance.

That said, I'm not sure I really like the way the song moves into the chorus, and I think maybe the repeating of "Nai chau kamo" three times every chorus was a little too much. I guess it's meant to be the catchy part? I'm also worried that while the song is nice, it's nothing that will stand out. It's certainly, for me, not as good at Resonant Blue. It doesn't have that energy, that tune that hits you at first listen.

So, final evaluation? It's a nice song, but lacks... strength. I just hope Japan disagrees with me. Or that the PV is amazing and blows us all away.